I have been very happy with the bag, and find it is a good value for the money. Also, it will compress down into a one size smaller stuff sack than the stuff sack that comes with the bag from Backcoutry. Since my review, I've replaced the orginal stuff sack with a sil-nylon version that's just a bit smaller.

You should be happy with the Stoic bag on your trip. I don't know anyting about the Columbia bag.